Job reference: 860674
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: SA Public Sector Employees only
Why work with us
Every child and young person deserves a great education.
We have a strategy that aims to unlock every child’s potential now and into the future, one that in partnership with learners, students, parents and the wider South Australian community will build a world-leading public education system. One that is equitable and prioritises learning and wellbeing.
Together we will make our education system the best it can be.
When our children and young people thrive, so do our communities and our state.
About The Role
The Engagement/Administration Officer develops and supports effective relationships with a range of stakeholders including the Director, External Relations, External Relations Team, departmental staff, education and cross-sectoral stakeholders and delivers prompt, quality administrative support to the Director, External Relations. The Engagement/Administrative Officer will take part in stakeholder consultation on projects and provide support on engagement and consultation to other areas of the Department where needed while ensuring the implementation of effective and efficient processes.
The position will contribute to a department-wide approach to stakeholder engagement which provides ongoing monitoring, analysis and quality assurance of the External Relations engagement programs and provides continuous improvement to this process. The position will also contribute to the efficient organisation, operation, and delivery of the programs, strategies, and objectives of the External Relations Directorate.
Qualifications
The directorates are:
Essential: Nil
Desirable: Nil
Special conditions
The successful applicant is required to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to being employed which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry.
The incumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN –EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course which will be required to be updated every three years.
For all other Special Conditions please refer to the attached Position Description.
Remuneration
ASO5 $92,122 - $102,456 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) and leave loading
Enquiries
Enquiries can be directed to Anna Hambour, Manager, External Relations, via tel: 0459 728 319 email: [email protected]
Application instructions
Applications should be made through the IWorkForSA website.
Applicants are required to submit a CV, the Application Cover Sheet, Employment Declaration, and a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the key competencies in the attached position description.
People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
Additional Note
This is a full-time (1.0 FTE),12-month contract.
Applications close: 21/10/2026 11:30 PM
Attachments
- ASO5 Engagement Administration Officer, External Relations PD - July 2026.pdf
- Application Cover Sheet - PSAct..pdf
- How to Apply PS Act guidelines.pdf
- VL233 Pre-employment declaration.pdf
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.